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Understanding Software Accessibility

Understanding Software Accessibility. The Need for Accessible Software. 54 million people with disabilities in the United States Aging Temporary disabilities Circumstances Good business It is the law. What Is Section 508?. History Access Board – EITAAC

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Understanding Software Accessibility

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  1. Understanding Software Accessibility

  2. The Need for Accessible Software • 54 million people with disabilities in the United States • Aging • Temporary disabilities • Circumstances • Good business • It is the law

  3. What Is Section 508? • History • Access Board – EITAAC • Electronic and Information Technology • Develop, Procure, Maintain or Use • Access for Employees and Public

  4. Section 508 Continued • Undue Burden “significant difficulty or expense” • June 21, 2001

  5. Blindness Low vision Mobility disabilities Hearing disabilities Seizure disorders Barriers

  6. Visual Impairments • Dimness • Haziness • Extreme far/near sightedness • Color blindness • Tunnel vision • Total Blindness

  7. Mobility Impairments • Arthritis • Stroke • Cerebral Palsy • Parkinson's Disease • Loss of limbs or digits • Spinal Cord Injuries • Repetitive Stress Injury

  8. Hearing Impairments • Partial Hearing Loss • High/low Frequency Loss • Total Deafness

  9. Cognitive Impairments • Dyslexia • Memory loss • Problem Solving • Comprehension

  10. Assistive Technologies • Screen readers • Screen enlargers • Voice input aids • On-screen keyboards • Alternate input devices • OS accessibility features

  11. Demonstrations Assistive Technology

  12. Basic Principles • Flexibility • Input methods • Output methods • Consistency • Compatibility

  13. Section 508 Technical Software Standards

  14. Section 508 Software Technical Standards • Keyboard equivalents for mouse actions sample • Support accessibility features sample • On screen focus and tracking sample • Images properties (identity, role & location) • Consistency of bitmap control elements • Text information and properties

  15. 508 Standards Cont. • Contrast and Color sample • Animation • Color-coding • Color and contrast variety options • Flashing or blinking text, objects, etc • Electronic forms 

  16. Keyboard Navigation

  17. On Screen Focus Indication • Many accessibility aids need to identify the location of the keyboard focus.

  18. Access Features

  19. Documentation • Alternate Formats • Accessibility or compatibility features • Support Services and Help Desks

  20. Case Study Accessible Software Versus Not Accessible Software

  21. Resources • TRACE (www.trace.wisc.edu) • DOJ (www.usdoj.gov/crt/508/508home.html) • ED (www.gcs.ed.gov/coninfo/clibrary/software.htm) • IBM (www-3.ibm.com/able) • SUN (www.sun.com/tech/access) • Access Board Final Rule (www.access-board.gov/news/508-final.htm)

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